Art or destruction of property? Graffiti can be seen as a negative thing but i find it beautiful in the right places. After reading the wonderful blog post about graffiti over at 30 summers i wanted to share some of the other street art that i have found in and around Melbourne and other places i have visited in the world. So here are some of my discoveries….. enjoy.
Melbourne, Australia (2013)
Pen graffiti on bench
Auckland
Prague
Venice
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I agree that some Graffiti is beautiful and I also agree that it is art. I can see the point of view from the property owner too that if they don’t like it then it’s not okay to do. As long as it was tasteful and beautiful like the photo’s that you show, I would have a hard time arguing with it being on my building . We currently have an issue in the USA where someone thinks it’s ok to go around and paint on rock formations etc. I don’t approve of that.
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Both have very valid comments and if you can find the sweet spot between the two it’s great. Rocks, that’s a strange choice. What sort and do you have any photos?
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I can probably search the web and find some photo’s. They’re in national parks and I believe someone actually tagged a monument. At least one person was decent enough to used colored chalk so it was more of an annoyance until it rained. It just makes me question why you are in the outdoors if you are going to damage property. That isn’t love. I know a year or so ago a woman was arrested because she bragged about her deed on social media. People should just leave things as they found them in the wild.
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Yeah that isn’t thoughtful. At least with chalk it is only a short time and can be washed off.
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Nice post. I love stumbling across street art in random locations in strange cities. It always warms my soul!
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Thanks for stopping by, I’m the same. Some great art works can be found free for all to see. Alex
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I’d recommend the Upfest street art festival in Bristol, UK. Some outstanding artist contributing to that. And you can go hunting for early Banksys too!
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If I’m ever that way again, I’ll keep it in mind. Sounds great.
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I love street art! I live near Philadelphia and the city has embraced street art to such an extent that it has more murals and art on the buildings and walls than any other city in the USA. It’s really beautiful!
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Wow I’d love to see that, sounds amazing.
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